As a Head of Personal Development within Further Education, I am passionate about empowering educators and inspiring young people to achieve their full potential. I specialise in creating high-quality resources in Teaching & Learning, Personal Development and a range of subjects including: DT, Childcare, Business, Enterprise, Textiles & Art.
My mission is to create engaging, rewarding learning environments and a love for education.
Let’s elevate education together—one resource at a time.
As a Head of Personal Development within Further Education, I am passionate about empowering educators and inspiring young people to achieve their full potential. I specialise in creating high-quality resources in Teaching & Learning, Personal Development and a range of subjects including: DT, Childcare, Business, Enterprise, Textiles & Art.
My mission is to create engaging, rewarding learning environments and a love for education.
Let’s elevate education together—one resource at a time.
I use this as a poster in my classroom and as a starter/plenary game.
Duplicate the slide & remove the labels then ask pupils to name the machine parts
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An easy cover or one off lesson to introduce GCSE pupils to existing fashion designers & creating mood boards
An exciting ICT task to research fashion designers to create a interesting mood board. The PPT contains handouts for pupils, exemplar examples and PowerPoint formatting tips to help pupils to generate creative displays.
I generally allocate each pupil with a well-known or interesting designer to research.
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A fun & creative way to layout pupils design ideas. Clear level descriptors and self/peer assessment tick list.
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Templates i have made to use for my ks3 students to illustrate their design work on --- clear assessment criteria & levels----- I enlarge the 4x ideas sheet to A3. Allows pupils to design a range of ideas -----if you download please comment, review or rate-------------sharing is caring :-)
Financial Awareness Discussion Questions
Spark engaging conversations about money management with these thought-provoking discussion questions! Covering topics like everyday spending, budgeting, and financial goals, these prompts help students reflect on their financial habits and dreams.
Perfect for classroom activities or workshops, these questions empower young people to build healthy financial habits and boost their financial literacy. Use them to inspire meaningful discussions and prepare students for a successful financial future
Dive into the world of self-care with this engaging Canva collage activity!
Perfect for young people, this resource guides students to research and save 6-10 images that represent wellbeing, Christmas, or their favorite festive holiday. Plus, share a practical hair or beauty tip that promotes self-care.
Foster creativity, digital literacy, and discussions on mental health while creating beautiful collages that celebrate personal growth.
Ideal for cover or personal development sessions
Personal Development & PSHE Curriculum Planner – KS4/KS5
This comprehensive Personal Development Programme Planner is designed to support PSHE curriculum planning for Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. It provides a structured framework for educators to deliver impactful and engaging Personal Development sessions, covering all essential topic areas with clear learning opportunities.
Fully adaptable to suit different educational settings and student needs
Covers statutory PSHE and RSE requirements, ensuring compliance with national guidelines
Breaks down key topic areas into learning objectives, discussion points, and facilitation ideas
What’s Included?
This planner encompasses a wide range of essential health, wellbeing, and life skills topics, including:
Health & Wellbeing – Mental health awareness, self-image, healthy lifestyles, risk management, and digital wellbeing
Relationships & Consent – Healthy relationships, boundaries, respect, and understanding coercion & control
Sexual Health & Safety – Contraception, STIs, pregnancy choices, and accessing support
Drugs, Alcohol & Risk Management – Managing influences, personal safety, and decision-making
Online Safety & Digital Awareness – Navigating risks such as cyberbullying, grooming, and online manipulation
Personal Identity & Inclusion – Celebrating diversity, challenging stereotypes, and promoting equality
This planner is a valuable tool for PSHE educators, progress coaches, and pastoral teams, ensuring students gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate life’s challenges.
Instant Download | Editable & Ready to Use
Ideal for lesson planning, curriculum mapping, and personal development coaching in schools and colleges.
Session Planning Checklist – Non-Negotiables for KS4-KS5
This essential checklist supports teachers, coaches, and learning facilitators in planning effective sessions for KS4-KS5 learners. It outlines key non-negotiables to ensure lessons are well-structured, engaging, inclusive, and impactful. Covering learning outcomes, differentiation, assessment, student participation, and real-world application, this resource is ideal for ensuring high-quality teaching and learning experiences. Perfect for lesson planning, observations, and professional development.
1 Page detailed editable checklist
E-Safety PSHEE SMSC Whole School Activity
- Tutor Activity
- 1-2 Hour Lesson,
Includes: Worksheet, Role play activity, Teaching Information, Learning objectives & differentiated success criteria, Main task - e-safety poster, Plenary QUiz
Covers Key E-safety curriculum areas
- Personal Information, Digital Footprint & Cyber bullying
Shares - tips & advice
Includes lesson Powerpoint & Printable Worksheet slide
Very useful & informative lesson
Ideal for PSHEE days/afternoons
Equip your students with this essential resource that helps them understand their rights and responsibilities in everyday life. Through interactive activities and clear prompts, students will build confidence in accessing and fulfilling these rights.
This resource is perfect for personal development sessions, workshops, or classroom discussions, empowering students to advocate for themselves and make informed choices. Help your students navigate personal, educational, and professional situations with knowledge and assurance
Empower students to distinguish between wants and needs with this insightful resource! Designed to facilitate self-reflection and critical thinking, this resource encourages learners to examine their personal desires and necessities.
Key Components:
Recognize Wants vs. Needs: Activities to help students identify and categorize their wants and needs effectively.
Personal Reflection: Guided prompts for students to reflect on their own experiences and priorities, enhancing their understanding of financial decision-making.
Explore Strategies: Practical strategies and support systems to help students make informed choices, manage their resources, and prioritize their needs.
Ideal for personal development sessions, this resource equips students with the skills to navigate their financial landscape with confidence and awareness.
British Values Project-Based Learning Session
Engage students in a meaningful exploration of British values with this interactive project-based learning session! Students will research a British value of their choice and present their findings in an informative poster or digital format for upload to Padlet.
They’ll also explore a relevant case study or share personal experiences that connect to the chosen value, fostering a deeper understanding of its significance.
Finally, students will brainstorm actionable changes to promote their selected value in their community. This session not only enhances research and presentation skills but also encourages critical thinking and civic engagement
Cost of Christmas: Online Shopping Task
Dive into the festive spirit with this engaging online shopping task! Students will use supermarket websites to research and plan a Christmas dinner for six people, selecting a basket of 11 essential items. They’ll track the cost of each item, calculate the total estimated cost, and reflect on their budgeting choices.
Task Components:
Shopping Basket
Cost Tracking
Menu Creation
Reflect on the budgeting process and its importance during the holiday season.
This task not only enhances students’ budgeting skills but also encourages creativity in meal planning, making it perfect for personal development and life skills education!
FOOD & NUTRiTION
- Design a Healthy Pasta DIsh
- Theory/Knowledge Task 2hrs
- Lesson PPT & Worksheet
14 slide powerpoint presentation lesson
L/O:
To explore different ingredients and use technical information to decide if they are suitable for the final product
Success Criteria
Well thought out ideas for a healthy pasta lunch
Coloured & Labelled Meal ideas
An understanding of how the eatwell plate portions may link to your diet
Lesson discusses how to prepare healthy meals in line with the eat well plate.
Students will plan 4-6 well considered pasta dishes
students will cook final chosen dish as practical activity
WORKSHEET INCLUDED
HOMEWORK TASK AND SHEET INCLUDED
Female Reproductive Organs
- Worksheet & Diagram
- Sex Education - Child development
Label The Correct Areas - Worksheet
Illustrated diagram included
Good Starter Activity
KS3 Textile Decoration
PRACTICAL LESSON PLAN, PPT & Sampling evaluation worksheet
5 HOURS SOW
Fabric Pen, Fabric Paint, Fabric Crayon
- stencil/template sheet included - can be copied to support weak drawing skills
- Safe use of the iron
- Sampling evaluation worksheet - where finished samples can be mounted and fully evaluated
Clear method sheets, can be displayed as PPT on smart board
differentiated success criteria
- reflective plenary
THIS IS A SERIES OF LESSONS - MINIMUM 4 HOURS
Excellent introduction to basic textile decoration methods for KS3 students
Structured practical lesson
Introduce method, demonstrate method, student sampling time, students evaluate method using worksheet
Textiles Key Stage 2/3 wordsearch
- Starter
- Design Technology
Word search containing textile related keywords
Extended by getting pupils to research the meaning/use of the equipment/process/find the item in the workroom
Very good resources to promote ideas